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Dialogue Driven Partnerships

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Aug 2024 at 02:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract titled "Dialogue Driven Partnerships" under the Development consultancy services category (CPV 73220000). This project, managed by Agulhas Applied Knowledge Limited, encompasses organising dialogues and roundtable discussions for the British Embassy Kathmandu. These dialogues aim to demonstrate the UK's thought leadership and support cohesive portfolio management in Nepal. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £223,665. Key dates include the contract period starting from 5th August 2024 and ending on 1st August 2025. Services will be rendered across multiple regions, including the UK, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the development consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in facilitating high-level dialogues and collaborative programme management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find it advantageous to leverage their expertise in these areas to establish strong partnerships and enhance their portfolio impact. The direct procurement method utilised here highlights a specific, targeted engagement, making it ideal for entities capable of delivering specialised, impactful consultancy services within tight deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dialogue Driven Partnerships

Notice Description

A contract for the management of two sets of dialogues for British Embassy Kathmandu (BEK): 1) The "Horizons" series: The supplier will facilitate a series of seminars. This work will act as a 'soft power' lever, demonstrating the UK as a thought leader by convening relevant stakeholders from Nepal and the international community to deliver cutting edge analysis of topics critical to Nepal's future. Five thematic 'dialogue' events will be hosted every two months by British Embassy Kathmandu, culminating in a two-day workshop). 2) Partner Dialogues: The supplier will facilitate roundtable discussions with Nepal development programme partners to deliver portfolio coherence and collaborative learning and adaptation across portfolio themes at BEK. The Partners Dialogues will be central to 'onboarding' implementing partners and delivering stronger portfolio impacts and greater VFM (identifying what's not working and ensuring the dialogues help solve problems, build consensus on ways of working, and support evidence-based decision making on portfolio priorities).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ede108b2-84c8-49a1-9258-1219a520d2fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98430fe6-f7a5-4fa3-92d0-db024905d762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,665 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 1 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGULHAS APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

Further Information

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